Aida opens Friday night, and with an adjusted performance schedule, there are now more chances than ever to see Verdi's grandest love story. In addition to three nighttime performances — Friday at 8 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. — there will be a matinée production on Sunday, at 2 p.m. Share the magic of opera with your family, or with out-of-town friends! And, before opening night, read the Edmonton Journal's preview article.

Experience Egypt during Storm the Stage on Oct. 20 with the chance to party on the set of Aida! The magnificent sphinx head will be on stage during the party, along with two live bands (Mitchmatic and F&M), a fashion show by Thread Hill, operatic performances and treats by Duchess Bake Shop. It's a not-to-be-missed experience in Edmonton's arts and culture scene!

It's one thing to watch the opera, but it's another thing to know the stories that go on beyond the curtain. Opera singer Cara Brown, who sings the role of the high priestess, is currently featured on our blog talking about the process that she has been a part of for the last few weeks, preparing for Aida! You can also see the pieces done by various city media outlets about our fantastic, world-class singers. Links will be continously updated, so be sure to check back!

Opera season in Edmonton is busy, as the Edmonton Opera is pleased to present not only three mainstage productions, but two contemporary Canadian productions as well, known collectively as the ATB Canadian Series. Shelter, an opera based on the atomic bomb project but set in the world of fable, will make its world debut at La Cité Francophone in mid-November. If there's a heartbroken hockey fan in your life, be sure to remind them the performing arts calendar in Edmonton is always full!